Wannstedt Resigns as University of Pittsburgh Football Coach After 6 Years

The Panthers had a 7-5 record this season and accepted a
bid in the BBVA Compass Bowl on Jan. 8 against the University of
Kentucky. Wannstedt had signed a two-year contract extension in
March after Pittsburgh went 10-3 last season, the program’s most
wins since 1981.

Wannstedt, who coached the National Football League’s Miami
Dolphins and Chicago Bears before taking over at Pitt in 2004,
will remain with the school as a special assistant to Athletic
Director Steve Pederson.

Pittsburgh’s 26-12 record since 2008 is its best three-year
stretch since 1981-83.

Pederson said a search for Wannstedt’s replacement will
begin immediately.